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  2. YOUR GOVERNMENT

    1. Governing Body
      1. South Orange Village Council
        1. Councilmember Bill Haskins
        2. Councilwoman Summer Jones
        3. Councilmember Jennifer Greenberg
        4. Councilmember Olivia Lewis-Chang
      2. Mayor Sheena C. Collum
        Welcome Letter
    2. Departments
      1. Administration
        1. Affordable Housing
        2. Labor Contracts
      2. Assessor
        1. Tax Appeals
        2. Frequently Asked Questions
        3. New Jersey Property Taxpayer Bill of Rights
        4. Property Revaluation
        5. Village Tax Maps
      3. Building Department / Code Enforcement
        1. Code Enforcement
          Fire Extinguisher Regulations
        2. Fire Prevention Bureau
      4. Clerk's Office
        1. Duties of the Village Clerk
        2. Elections
          1. How to Register to Vote
          2. General Election- November 3, 2026
          3. Special Primary Election- February 5, 2026
          4. Primary Election- June 2, 2026
          5. Special General Election- April 16, 2026
        3. Registrar & Vital Statistics Information
      5. Engineering Department
        Stormwater Information
      6. Finance Department
      7. Fire Department
        1. Home Fire Safety Tips
        2. Carbon Monoxide, Cold Weather & Generator Safety
        3. Electric Vehicle Safety
      8. Fire Prevention Bureau
        1. Home Fire Safety Tips
        2. Carbon-Monoxide Cold-Weather Generator-Safety
        3. Electric Vehicle Safety
      9. Health and Animal Control
        1. Animal Control
          1. Pet Licenses
          2. Nuisance Wildlife
          3. Guide to Prevention of Animal Cruelty Laws
            1. 4:22-17 Cruelty; certain acts, crime; degrees.
            2. Penalties for various acts constituting cruelty.
        2. Emergency / Hospitals
        3. Environmental Health
        4. Public Health Nursing
        5. Opioid Abuse (State of New Jersey)
        6. Community Mental Health Services
          Mental Health Stigma
        7. Substance Use/Overdose Prevention
        8. Registry Ready
        9. Community Resource Guide
        10. Social Services
        11. Family Connects NJ NURSE VISITS SUPPORTING PARENTS & NEWBORNS AT HOME
      10. Information Technology
      11. Library
      12. Municipal Court
      13. Office of Emergency Management
        1. When Emergencies Occur
          1. Create a Family Emergency Plan
          2. Planning for Specific Disasters
            1. Fire
            2. Flood
              What to Do After a Flood
            3. Power Outages
            4. Winter Storms
              Code Blue
        2. Evacuations
        3. South Orange Alerts
        4. Register Ready
      14. Parking Authority
        1. Buy Online Permits- ParkVantage
        2. Commuter Parking
        3. Residential Parking
        4. Overnight Parking
        5. Permit Fees & Rules
        6. Waiting Lists
        7. Meters & Pay Stations
        8. PARKMOBILE
        9. Frequently Asked Questions
        10. Jitney Bus
        11. Maps
        12. Official Records
        13. History & Mission
        14. Snow Removal
      15. Public Works
        1. Curbside Recycling
        2. Additional Recycling
        3. Roadways
        4. Sewer
        5. Shade Tree
        6. Seasonal Services
        7. Scheduled Leaf Pickup
      16. Police Department
        1. Firearms ID Card/Permit to Purchase a Handgun
        2. Permit to Carry a Handgun
        3. Community Relations
          1. Crime Prevention
          2. Engraving Assistance
          3. Safety Tips
          4. Construction / Police Extra Duty Work
          5. Special Events
          6. Home And Residential Security Assessments
          7. Voluntary Security Camera Registration
          8. Special Needs Registry
          9. Sensory Activation Vehicle
        4. Investigative Division
          1. Administrative Services
          2. Detective Bureau
          3. Juvenile Aid Bureau
          4. File a Complaint with Internal Affairs
        5. Operations
        6. Pay Ticket
        7. Records
        8. Traffic
          1. Child Safety Seats
          2. Crossing Guards
          3. Handicapped Placards
          4. Keep Kids Alive
          5. MV Accident Reports
          6. Overnight Parking
          7. Registration Renewal
          8. School Bus Safety
          9. Summons Payments
          10. Towing & Storages
          11. Traffic Studies
          12. How do you know if your electric bike/scooter is street legal?
        9. Police Blotter
        10. Employment Opportunities
        11. SOPD FAQ
        12. Digital Video System
        13. SOPD Body-Worn Camera Initiative
        14. Real ID
        15. U And T Visa
      17. Recreation & Cultural Affairs
        1. Programs and Activities
        2. Arts & Cultural Affairs
          1. Pierro Gallery
            1. Tau
            2. Pierro Gallery FAQs & Submission Guidelines
            3. Showcasing South Orange Show, Spring 2024
            4. Kaleidoscope Hispanica, Fall 2024
              Black Art Unveiled, Spring 2025
          2. Watershed Literary Events
          3. Black History Month 2026
            1. Inspired By History BHM25
            2. Turning Knowledge Into Action BHM25
            3. Black History Month Weekly Book Lists
            4. No Sidekicks Here
            5. Loving Our Families
            6. Inspired by Our History BHM26
            7. Turning Knowledge Into Action BHM26
          4. BHM Childrens Book List (Past)
            1. No Sidekicks Here BHM2024
            2. Loving Our Families and Ourselves BHM25
            3. No Sidekicks Here BHM25
            4. Inspired by Our History BHM
            5. Turn Knowledge Into Action BHM2023
            6. Inspired By Our History BHM2023
            7. Loving Our Families and Ourselves BHM2023
            8. No Sidekicks Here BHM2023
            9. Turning Knowledge Into Action BHM2022
            10. Inspired by Our History BHM2022
            11. Loving Our Families and Ourselves BHM2022
            12. Turning Knowledge into Action BHM2024
            13. Loving Our Family and Ourselves BHM24
        3. South Orange Summer Nights
        4. Membership
        5. Staff Paperwork
        6. Pool
        7. Special Needs Programs
        8. Facilities
        9. South Orange Recreation Summer Camp
        10. Unsung Sheroes
        11. Baird Rentals
      18. South Orange Rescue Squad
      19. Tax Collector
        1. Check / Pay My Taxes Online
        2. Tax Deductions
        3. Tax Due Dates
        4. Property Tax Relief
        5. Tax Sale Information
        6. Water & Sewer Information
      20. Planning & Community Development
        1. Accessory Dwelling Units
        2. Cannabis Information
        3. South Orange Master Plan
        4. Affordable Housing
        5. Safe Streets 4 All
    3. Boards & Commissions
      1. Environmental Commission
      2. Historic Preservation Commission
      3. Board of Health
      4. Planning Board
      5. Public Library Board
      6. South Orange Parking Authority
      7. South Orange Downtown
      8. Zoning Board of Adjustment
    4. Village Council Committees
      1. Citizen Engagement & Strategic Partnership
      2. Finance & Capital Projects Committee
      3. Health & Public Safety Committee
      4. Planning & Economic Development
      5. Public Works & Utilities
      6. Recreation, Arts & Cultural Affairs
    5. Advisory Committees
      1. Community Relations Committee
        1. Community Day and Health Fair
        2. South Orange Photo Contest Submission
        3. South Orange Care Kits Drive
      2. Community Police Collaborative
      3. Design Review Board
      4. Full List of Advisory Committees
    6. Capital Projects and Redevelopment
      1. Baird Community Center
      2. Irvington Avenue Streetscape Project
      3. Public Library
      4. River Greenway Project
      5. South Orange Village - Roads Repaving
      6. 101 South Orange Avenue: Village Hall
      7. Valley & Lackawanna Storage Platform
      8. 270 Irvington Avenue
      9. Vose & Taylor
      10. Fourth & Valley
      11. Second & Sloan
      12. Grove Park Drainage Improvement Project
    7. ADA
    8. Budget & Financial Documents
    9. Civil Rights Policy & Procedures
    10. Employment Opportunities
    11. Official Records
    12. State & Local Legislators
    13. Village Code
      Village Charter
    14. Water
    15. Web Privacy Policy Statement
    16. Storm Water Information
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  3. OUR COMMUNITY

    1. About South Orange Village
      1. Fast Facts
      2. History
        1. Historic Preservation Commission
        2. Historic Walking Tour
    2. Arts & Culture
      1. Arts & Cultural Affairs
      2. Pierro Gallery
      3. SOPAC
    3. Businesses
    4. Community Garden
    5. Education
    6. Events
      Black History Month 2026
    7. Library
    8. Municipal Energy Aggregation
      1. Municipal-Energy-Aggregation
      2. FAQs & Program Details
    9. Neighborhoods
    10. Home Improvement Program
    11. South Mountain Reservation
    12. Age Friendly
      SOMA Two Towns For All Ages
    13. South Orange Village Center Alliance
    14. Tenants & Landlords
      1. Landlords
      2. Tenants
    15. Transportation
      1. NJ Transit
      2. Parking Authority
    16. Villager of the Month
    17. Village Spotlight
    18. Volunteering
      Village Spotlight
    19. Water
      1. Water: 
      2. Infrastructure & Maintenance Projects
      3. Water Quality Testing
        1. VoCs Issue
        2. Lead and Copper
        3. PFOA Issue
      4. Drought Status
      5. Water - FAQ
      6. Stand Pipe Upgrade
      7. Water Committee Agenda Documents
      8. Water Demand Calculator
      9. Water New Service Request Form
      10. Lead Line Inventory and Replacement Initiative
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  4. DOING BUSINESS

    1. Bid Opportunities
    2. Building Code / Inspections
    3. Planning Studies and Development
      1. Atlantic Group Study
      2. River Corridor Project
      3. Smart Growth Strategic Plan
      4. Valley Street Study
      5. Current Development Projects
      6. South Orange Master Plan
    4. Purchasing
    5. Zoning Maps & Information
      1. Community Map (GIS)
      2. Zoning Map (PDF Download)
      3. Permitted, Accessory & Conditional Uses
    6. Current Development in South Orange
    7. Commercial Cannabis Licensing
    8. Use Permit
    9. Permit & License Application Forms
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  5. CONTACT & CONNECT

    1. Alerts & Subscriptions
    2. Calendar
    3. Gaslight Newsletter
      1. Gaslight - Current Issues
      2. Gaslight - Archived Issues
    4. Report a Concern
    5. Social Media
    6. Staff Directory
    7. Photo Gallery
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  6. HOW DO I...

    1. Elected Officials & Representatives
      1. Find Out Who My Elected Representatives Are
      2. Find Out When and Where Are Board Meetings Held
      3. Register to Vote
      4. Reach a Town Department
      5. See a Video of a Board of Trustee Meeting
    2. Houses, Apartments, & Buildings
      1. Get a Permit to Do Construction
      2. Pay My Property Tax
      3. Report a Landlord-Tenant Problem
    3. Streets, Sanitation & Recycling
      1. Find Out About Curbside Pickups for Large Items
      2. Find Out When My Leaves Will Be Picked Up
      3. Get a Recycling Toter
      4. Find Out About the Recycling Program
    4. Recreation And Arts & Leisure
      1. Register for an Activity
      2. Get a Pool Badge
      3. Find Out About Senior Activities
      4. Find Out About Arts Events & Exhibits
    5. Law Enforcement
      1. Get Overnight Parking
      2. Pay a Parking Ticket
    6. Vital Records & Licenses
      1. Obtain a Vital Record
      2. Apply for a Marriage License
      3. Find Village Ordinances
    7. Commuting & Travel
      1. Get a Jitney Schedule
      2. Get a NJ Train Schedule
      3. Get Information About Parking in South Orange
      4. Find Out About Commuter Alerts & Advisories
    8. Education
      1. See Performance Report Cards of Our Schools
      2. See the South Orange/maplewood Schools' Websites
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  7. PUBLIC NOTICES

    1. 2026 Official Notices
    2. 2025 Official Notices
    3. 2024 Official Notices
    4. 2023 Official Notices
    5. 2022 Official Notices
    6. 2021 Official Notices
    7. 2020 Official Notices
    8. 2018 Official Notices
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  8. Feature Links

    1. Official Records
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Budget
      3. Resolutions and Ordinances After 2020
        1. Resolutions and Ordinances 2023
        2. Resolutions and Ordinances 2022
        3. Resolutions and Ordinances (2021)
        4. Resolutions and Ordinances 2024
        5. Resolutions and Ordinances 2025
        6. Resolutions and Ordinances 2026
      4. Resolutions
      5. Village Code Online
      6. Social Media Archive
    2. Agendas & Minutes
    3. Permit & License Application Forms
    4. Connect with South Orange
    5. Employment Opportunities
    6. Gaslight
    7. SOMA Two Towns For All Ages
    8. Check / Pay My Taxes Online
    9. Zoom FAQs
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    Gaslight - Archived Issues
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    1. Alerts & Subscriptions
    2. Calendar
    3. Connect with South Orange
    4. SO Connect
    5. Alerts & Subscriptions
    6. Emergency Notices
    7. Staff Directory
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